Ram Gopal Verma says ‘Obsession’ is a ‘wake-up call’ for Bollywood, not just for its Rs 2,279 crore box-office: ‘Obsession budget is less than a film star’s…’Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma lauded the low-budget horror film Obsession. He stated its success challenges Indian cinema's focus on stars and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
How Gen Z became the most important customer in FMCGYoung consumers are now driving major decisions at established food companies. Gen-Z and millennials are influencing product development, a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Former Tips Music CEO Hari Nair joins AI content protection startup ContentLens as strategic advisorContentLens has appointed Hari Nair as a pro bono strategic advisor. Nair previously led Tips Music and held roles at Sony Music India and ...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Assam emerges as concert hub; Rs 700 crore opportunity seen in 5 yearsAssam is becoming a top live entertainment hub in India. Progressive policies and infrastructure are boosting the economy and tourism. A re...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Micro-drama platform Bullet launches Trinetra AI—an AI filmmaking and content intelligence platform for micro dramasBullet, backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, has launched Trinetra AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence for filmmaking and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
India’s audio streaming apps pivot to 'hybrid' model to drive paid subscriptionsThe landscape of audio streaming in India is undergoing a transformation with a dynamic hybrid model gaining traction. Services are blendin...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India gets its first AI music company, but there's a catchPaRa Music, India's first AI-powered music company, has launched. It uses AI and human creativity to help Indian music reach more listeners...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Dhurandhar 2 is not 2026's biggest hit. How a small Rs 7 crore budget indie horror movie by YouTuber-turned-director became a blockbusterMade on a budget of just Rs 7 crore by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker, Obsession has become one of 2026's biggest box office succes...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seemsAs India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
29 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
President Murmu confers Padma awards; veteran banker Uday Kotak, actor Dharmendra, violinist Rajam among top honoureesPresident Droupadi Murmu presented India's top civilian honours. Violinist N. Rajam received the Padma Vibhushan for her classical music co...
26 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals ‘boo strategy’ for Stanford speech after Eric Schmidt and Scott Borchetta faced backlash over AI remarksGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai believes the next generation will rise to the challenge of artificial intelligence. He acknowledges public worry a...
25 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the planSpotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversationa...
22 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Zee always open to unlocking value in music business, says CEO Punit GoenkaZee Entertainment Enterprises is exploring ways to boost its music business, Zee Music Company. Options include separating it into a new co...
21 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST